Ten Steps to a Better Body: An Introduction to Fitness [Mass Market Paperback]

Charles Atlas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 5, 2005

The original bodybuilding classic is here to stay!

For more than seventy five years, Charles Atlas®-twice named "The World's Most Perfectly Developed Man"-has helped thousands of 97-pound weaklings bulk up, build muscle, and stop bullies from kicking sand in their faces. Without the use of expensive supplements or equipment, this book utilizes Atlas's groundbreaking theory of "Dynamic- Tension®," which can be used at home or in the office, by anyone. Also stressed is a balanced nutritional approach, contradicting the modern health fads and fashionable diets that come and go.

Strongly endorsed by fitness luminaries like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jake Steinfeld (Body by Jake), after half a century Charles Atlas® is still the original master of the body makeover.

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About the Author

Charles Atlas® was the original fitness mentor. He turned his title of "The World's Most Perfectly Developed Man" into a mail-order physical training course that has been getting America, and the rest of the world, into shape for more than seventy five years.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 14 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Chamberlain Bros. (July 5, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1596090405
• ISBN-13: 978-1596090408
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 6.7 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #667,815 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very effective program, July 6, 2005

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This review is from: Ten Steps to a Better Body: An Introduction to Fitness (Mass Market Paperback)

This is an updated, condensed, version of the the original Charles Atlas Dynamic Tension Course. It features 10 very effective exercises and is really the only exercise program that you need. The booklet containing the course comes in a packet with a number of other Atlas related items including a discount coupon for the full Atlas course.

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect introduction to Charles Atlas, July 17, 2005

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Rob "rob1967" (NB, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ten Steps to a Better Body: An Introduction to Fitness (Mass Market Paperback)

This is a great little kit put together by the people at charlesatlas.com .The kit includes the basic CA workout, a poster, a fridge magnet and a couple of other extras. A must have for any fan of Charles Atlas, or anyone who read a comic in the last 50 years and remembers the ads in the back. I'm very pleased with my purchase.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Who Needs A Gym?, November 7, 2005

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Tegnerfan (Nova Scotia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ten Steps to a Better Body: An Introduction to Fitness (Mass Market Paperback)

Who needs a gym to stay in great shape when this book will help you get in and stay in great shape for life.It is a condensed version of the complete Atlas course which is still available, and well worth getting.The book is not only a terrific fitness manual, but comes with many extras I won't mention here, but any Atlas fan will love!